Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Union Man01/21/19 - Teamsters local 570Jan. 21, 2019 | U.S. LABOR | If Martin Luther King Jr. still lived, he’d probably tell people to join unions. King understood racial equality was inextricably linked to economics. He asked, “What good does it do to be able to eat at a lunch counter if you can’t buy a hamburger?” Those disadvantages have persisted.

Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Union Man01/21/19 - Teamsters Local 355Jan. 21, 2019 | LABOR HISTORY | If Martin Luther King Jr. still lived, he’d probably tell people to join unions. King understood racial equality was inextricably linked to economics. He asked, “What good does it do to be able to eat at a lunch counter if you can’t buy a hamburger?” Those disadvantages have persisted.

Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Union Man01/21/19 - Teamsters Local 992Jan. 21, 2019 | U.S. LABOR | If Martin Luther King Jr. still lived, he’d probably tell people to join unions. King understood racial equality was inextricably linked to economics. He asked, “What good does it do to be able to eat at a lunch counter if you can’t buy a hamburger?” Those disadvantages have persisted.

Steward Training February 23, 301901/21/19 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266ATTENTION Local 266 Stewards:
Local 266 will be hosting a Steward Training class on Saturday, February 23rd from 8am-4pm at the hall.
Please call the hall by Friday, February 1st at 602-275-6222 to either RSVP or decline attendance.
If you have further questions please feel free to call the hall.

Transportation Labor Proudly Carries Dr. King's Legacy Forward01/21/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad SignalmenDr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for a more just and fair society was driven by a belief that America can and should be a place where all people prosper together. By focusing on what unites us, rather than what divides us, Dr. King showed us there is strength in unity, and taught us the immeasurable power working people have when they join together.

Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Union Man01/21/19 - Teamsters Local 888Jan. 21, 2019 | U.S. LABOR | If Martin Luther King Jr. still lived, he’d probably tell people to join unions. King understood racial equality was inextricably linked to economics. He asked, “What good does it do to be able to eat at a lunch counter if you can’t buy a hamburger?” Those disadvantages have persisted.

Helping Government Employees01/20/19 - Teamsters Local 776With a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers...

Union Stewards Minimum rule/requirements01/19/19 - Teamsters Local 743
Thank you for serving as a Union leader at your worksite.
Please be advised that the ground rules and requirements for Local 743 union stewards implemented by the Executive Board in 2012 have been updated.

Updated Stewards Minimum Qualifications01/19/19 - Teamsters Local 743Thank you for serving as a Union leader at your worksite.
Please be advised that that the 2012 ground rules/requirements for union stewards implemented by the Teamsters Local 743 Executive Board have been updated.

Winter Park Bargaining Report01/19/19 - CWA Local 3176Winter Park Bargaining Report 01/18/19
CWA Brothers and Sisters:
After four days of negotiations, this is the bargaining teams first report to the membership, as you would expect the company is once again playing Hardball with Winter Park group.

Hoffa, Teamsters call on Congress to Reopen Government01/18/19 - Teamsters local 570Jan. 18, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICES | Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined other labor leaders at a rally today in the nation’s capital to call for an end of a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers without a paycheck for nearly a month.

From the Desk of the Business Agents 01/18/1901/18/19 - IATSE Local 33From the desks of the Business Agents:
THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY AND WILL BE IN THE DISPATCH WORKING RULES;
“Any individual who has been notified by the Business Office that they are no longer allowed to work for an employer (who has received a letter of non-referral for just cause)

Hoffa, Teamsters call on Congress to Reopen Government01/18/19 - Teamsters Local 355Jan. 18, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICES | Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined other labor leaders at a rally today in the nation’s capital to call for an end of a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers without a paycheck for nearly a month.

Hoffa, Teamsters call on Congress to Reopen Government01/18/19 - Teamsters Local 992Jan. 18, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICES | Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined other labor leaders at a rally today in the nation’s capital to call for an end of a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers without a paycheck for nearly a month.

The Impact Of A Government Shutdown On Public Safety01/18/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' AssociationAs the Trump administration and Congress continue to spar over $5 billion in funding for a new border wall, the resulting government shutdown has reached day 26. On Jan. 12, it officially became the longest shutdown in American history, with no indication of an end in sight. Here’s how a government shutdown affects public safety personnel and first responders.

Start up of "Dues Check Off"01/18/19 - IUEC Local 10Effective June 1, 2019, the IUEC Dues Check Off will go into effect. If you are interested in participating, you must sign the "Authorization for Check-Off of IUEC Dues Form". Your employer will then commence the deduction of those dues beginning with the second pay period following receipt of a signed and dated authorization form. The employer shall deduct $14.

Pritzker Sworn In - Signs PLA's Day One01/18/19 - Laborers' Local 231Gov. JB Pritzker and all state constitutional officers took the oath of office Monday, January 14, 2019, during a ceremony in Springfield attended by thousands, including many union members and labor leaders.

Hoffa, Teamsters call on Congress to Reopen Government01/18/19 - Teamsters Local 888Jan. 18, 2019 | PUBLIC SERVICES | Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined other labor leaders at a rally today in the nation’s capital to call for an end of a partial federal government shutdown that has left 800,000 government workers without a paycheck for nearly a month.

UPS Supplemental Agreements01/17/19 - Teamsters Local 776The seven Teamster local unions that represent UPS Teamsters covered by the Upstate and Western New York Supplement have reached...

IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Our Brother Jeffrey Harris01/17/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21
IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Jeffrey Harris, who worked at AT&T, in the Joliet Garage. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers.

Should Federal Workers Walk Off the Job?01/17/19 - Teamsters Local 355Jan. 17, 2019 | OPINION | [...] For the most part, federal employees deemed essential are required to still turn up and do their jobs and they are doing just that. After all, if they don’t, they could be fired and their unions fined.

Should Federal Workers Walk Off the Job?01/17/19 - Teamsters Local 992Jan. 17, 2019 | OPINION | [...] For the most part, federal employees deemed essential are required to still turn up and do their jobs and they are doing just that. After all, if they don’t, they could be fired and their unions fined.

11 PSE's to be Converted, 1/1901/17/19 - APWU Cleveland Area LocalFROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT…
A.P.W.U.’s efforts have resulted again in Cleveland’s most senior Clerk Craft PSE’s being converted to career employees. Effective Sat., January 19, 11 PSE’s will enjoy the benefits and security of full-time status.
I am proud to say that the National, along with our Officers and Stewards of the A.P.W.U.

National Day of Action01/17/19 - Communications Workers of America Local 1107Hello Local 1107 member, , Join me for a National Day of Action today to fight for a fair democracy! Corporate CEOs and the wealthiest 1% have spent decades rigging the system to reduce our power and make it harder and harder to pass legislation that helps working people. It’s time to do something about it.

124th El Paso Police Academy Graduation Ceremony01/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' AssociationThe El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association invites members and their families and the general public to attend the graduation ceremony for the El Paso Police Department’s 124th Police Academy Class. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Bowie High School Auditorium, 801 S. San Marcial St.

Update on the operation and equipment moves at the Mid-C P&DC01/17/19 - Charlotte Area Local APWUUpdate on the operation and equipment moves at the Mid-Carolina P&DC
* I met with management on January 15, 2019. The manual clerk operations at the Mid-C P&DC will be done away with in the coming weeks. The mail from the manual operation will be worked on the USS machine. The staffing for the USS machine will be clerks and mail handlers.

UPDATE: Suspect shot by EPPD officers dies01/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' AssociationPolice say the man shot by El Paso Police officers Monday morning has died. He has been identified as 25-year-old Louis Jose Burrus.
Burrus was in critical condition after he was shot just before 5:00 a.m. Monday on the 2900 block of Trawood Drive, near George Dieter Drive.

A.P.W.U. Night w/ the Cavs Feb. 501/17/19 - APWU Cleveland Area Local
Dear A.P.W.U. Member:
Below is the link to the ticket link for the American Postal Workers Union Night @ the Q! 15 kids that purchase through this link ( ages 5-18 )will be partnered with a Cavs player on the court during the National Anthem!

Teamsters: Fed Workers Deserve Respect – and Pay – for Their Jobs01/16/19 - Teamsters local 570Jan. 16, 2019 | WAR ON WORKERS | Some 800,000 Americans who work for the federal government are closing in on a month of going without pay. And that is not good news for this country. As it stands, the U.S. government currently owes federal workers some $5 billion in back wages. The effect of the federal furlough reaches far beyond these government workers, however.

Teamsters: Fed Workers Deserve Respect – and Pay – for Their Jobs01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 355Jan. 16, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Some 800,000 Americans who work for the federal government are closing in on a month of going without pay. And that is not good news for this country. As it stands, the U.S. government currently owes federal workers some $5 billion in back wages. The effect of the federal furlough reaches far beyond these government workers, however.

Teamsters: Fed Workers Deserve Respect – and Pay – for Their Jobs01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 992Jan. 16, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Some 800,000 Americans who work for the federal government are closing in on a month of going without pay. And that is not good news for this country. As it stands, the U.S. government currently owes federal workers some $5 billion in back wages. The effect of the federal furlough reaches far beyond these government workers, however.

Electrical State Certification01/16/19 - IBEW Local 100The State of California has required state certification for all electricians for many years now. Most contractors will not hire you until your state cert is validated. If you already have a state cert, please DO NOT forget to renew it in a timely manner! The State has a backlog of about 8-10 weeks before it shows on their database as being renewed.

NMFA-YRCW CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TIME TABLE01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 71Steve Bishop, Business Agent for YRC and Holland will be in contrace negotiations during the following weeks:
Monday, February 11, 2019 through Friday, February 15, 2019.
Monday, February 25, 2019 through Friday, March 1, 2019.
Monday, March 11, 2019 through Friday, March 15, 2019.
Monday, Marchh 18, 2019 through Friday, March 22, 2019.

Attention Local 162 Members: Aflac Open Enrollment01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 162AFLAC OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open enrollment for Local 162 members to sign up for Aflac insurance is taking place the entire month of March 2019.
At the request of Local 162 members, your Union leadership continues to negotiate group discounted rates with Aflac for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.

FIRST STUDENT DRIVERS AND MONITORS IN NAPERVILLE WIN WAGE THEFT SETTLEMENT01/16/19 - Teamsters Local 179First Student drivers and monitors in Naperville who are members of Locals 179 and 673 have won a 2015 class action lawsuit against the company for wage theft. Drivers and monitors in other locations also took part in the lawsuit.
In total, 400 workers will be receiving $687.00 each for a total of $274,800.00.